CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

iRobot Roomba 652 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

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Winner:

iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 980:

  • button icon Very effective on thick carpets
  • button icon Ideal for homes with pets and kids
  • button icon It runs up to 120 minutes
  • button icon It automatically recharges and resumes with the cleaning job
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Runners Up:

iRobot Roomba 652

Reasons to buy iRobot Roomba 652 :

  • button icon Supports wifi and can be Smartphone controlled using mobile App
  • button icon Compatible with Amazon Alexa – use voice prompts
  • button icon Provides concentrated cleaning through dirt detection sensors
  • button icon Automatically docks and recharges
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
USABILITY
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 652

  • CAN BE SCHEDULED
DESIGN
WINNER :

iRobot Roomba 980

  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
iRobot Roomba 980

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING
  • BOOSTS SUCTION POWER
  • MAPS & PLANS ROUTE
  • LARGE DEBRIS BIN
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – iRobot Roomba 652 VS. iRobot Roomba 980

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Total height is 3.58 inches tall – will only clean under furniture above 3.58 inches

Yes

Due to its low profile design – 3.60 inches - Roomba 980 can clean under furniture, sofas and under the bed.

COVERAGE

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

120 square meters – ideal for small or medium sized apartments

Yes

1991 Sq.ft – ideal for large rooms and apartments

SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

600 Pa – very low suction power but thoroughly cleans hard floors and carpets

Yes

1700 Pa – the carpet boost function boosts suction power when the robot goes over a thick dirty carpet.

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Romba 652 features dual multi surface brushes – ideal for collecting pet hairs from messy surfaces into the dust bin.

Yes

Yes, Roomba 980 is deal for homes with pets - Features Tangle-free Dual Multi-Surface brushes which deal with pet hair with ease. Also the high-efficiency filter is able to capture 99% of allergens, dust, pollen and small particles of 10 microns.

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Cleans along walls and corners using 27 degree angle edge sweeping brush. Can reach hard to reach areas and sweep away every debris.

Yes

Side brushes will capture and remove dirt and debris that are found in the corners of your room and on wall edges.

BATTERY LIFE

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Cleans along walls and corners using 27 degree angle edge sweeping brush. Can reach hard to reach areas and sweep away every debris.

Yes

120 minutes – enough time to clean a large room

CHARGE TIME

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

180 minutes

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Head automatically adjusts its height to match various floors and carpets. Will clean marble, tile, linoleum, hardwood, vynil, laminate, low pile and medium pile carpets.

Yes

It is able to clean all floor types. The auto-adjust cleaning head can easily adapt to various floors. It’s Multi-Surface Brushes will keep close contact with the surface ensuring effective cleaning of both hard floors and carpets.

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Once it finds a thick carpet, it will automatically increase on its cleaning performance using a Power Boost function. This will ensure thorough or deep carpet cleaning. Also the AeroForce Cleaning system will loosen, lift and suction dirt 10x better than other robots

FOR LARGE ROOMS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Utilizes the full suite of intelligent sensors to navigate through large rooms. Auto recharges when battery runs low during cleaning session.

Yes

Ideal for large rooms and apartments. With its 120 run time, recharge and resume function and the multi-floor cleaning capability, you have nothing to worry about.

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Returns to home base automatically for a full charge after cleaning or when battery runs low. Constantly ready for next cleaning task.

Yes

Yes, the batter runs for 120 minutes. When the robot detects a decrease in battery level, it will auto dock and recharge.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, after recharging the battery, the robot will resume with the cleaning tusk following its cleaning map.

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Features a complete suite of smart sensors that allows it move from room to room on a single floor. Will make up to 60 decisions in a second to adapt to the home and successfully clean it.

Yes

With the iAdapt 2.0 Navigation system with Visual Localization, Roomba 980 will easily navigate an entire level of your apartment while keeping track of its paths. Using its sensor, it will navigate around furniture but clean under the bed, furniture and sofas.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Cliff detect sensors help Roomba 652 avoid drop offs and stairs. Will detect stairs and obstacles and turn away or clean around obstacles.

Yes

With its strong sensors, Roomba 980 can easily detect and avoid cliffs and stairs. As for the objects, it will move around them, pick dirt and create a new path.

QUIET OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

68 db – very little sound produced

Yes

70 db – quieter than most robots on the market

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Features a Power Boost Mode which turns on automatically when the Robot meets a thick carpet which requires deep cleaning.

HEPA FILTER

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Has another kind of filter that removes debris, furs and allergens from the air leaving it fresh.

Yes

Instead of a HEPA Filter, this model uses an AeroForce High-Efficiency Filter which captures 99% of allergens, particles as small as 10 microns and pollen that could make you sick.

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Creates a map for the entire floor and follows that when vacuuming

SWEEPS AND MOPS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Dirt detect sensors provide concentrated cleaning. Informs the Roomba 652 to put more effort on areas with a high traffic concentration of dirt in your home.

Yes

When you press the Spot Mode, Roomba 980 will thoroughly clean a localized area by spiraling about 1 meter in diameter and then it goes back to where it started.

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 980

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Single press clean or preset cleaning schedule for a hassle free operation. It provides a complete hand’s free cleaning as you relax on your sofa and bed.

Yes

You can easily control it with a mobile Application or use voice control function.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Yes, can be controlled using mobile app – download the app first on your mobile phone.

Yes

Roomba Mobile App is available for both Android and Apple. Install it and start creating cleaning schedules and monitor cleaning maps.

WIFI CONNECTED

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Connects to home wifi

Yes

Yes, can be connected to your home Wifi Network. This makes it compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Schedule cleanings up to 7 days a week using the mobile app downloaded on your phone together with wifi connectivity or press button on Robot

No

WORKS WITH ALEXA

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

Voice command Romba 652 using Amazon Alexa

Yes

Talk to Alexa and tell it to turn on Roomba 980. Immediately the robot will respond and start cleaning.

ZONE CLEANING

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

iRobot Roomba 652

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Yes, its dust bin can accommodate large debris. But to maintain good performance, you have to empty the bin once its full.

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

3.58 inches low profile design – allows the robot easily fit under most kickboards, furniture and beds to remove all hidden debris.

Yes

3.60 inches - height. Can clean under the bed and sofa.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

BATTERY CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

1800 mAh – very small battery capacity but can deliver up to 90 minutes runtime after full charge

Yes

3300 mAh

DUST BIN CAPACITY

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

300 ml – will require constant emptying of debris for effectiveness.

Yes

600 ml – that is about 0.65 litres

FULL BIN INDICATOR

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
No

Yes

Comes with a virtual wall which you can use to block the robot from reaching specific areas.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

13.4 x 13.4 x 3.6 inches

Yes

13.9 x 13.9 x 3.6 inches

WEIGHT

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

7.9 pounds – lightweight

Yes

8.7 pounds

iRobot Roomba 980

CONCLUSION

PROS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Supports wifi and can be Smartphone controlled using mobile App • Makes up to 60 precisions per second • Compatible with Amazon Alexa – use voice prompts • Patented three stage cleaning system • Provides concentrated cleaning through dirt detection sensors • Cliff detection sensors • Long runtime period – 90 minutes • 27 degree angle edge sweeping brush • Automatically docks and recharges • Dual multi surface brushes • Hassle free operation

Yes

• Deep cleans thick carpet • Ideal for homes with pets • Battery runs for a long time • Mapping and smart navigation • Works on all floor types • Very strong suction power • Compatible with Amazon Alexa • Bigger dustbin capacity • HEPA filtration - removes 99% of allergens and dust • Cleans Under Furniture • Hassle Free Operation • Performs well In High Traffic Rooms

CONS

iRobot Roomba 652
iRobot Roomba 980
Yes

• Cannot plan routes – navigates randomly • Very small dust bin capacity of 300 ml only • Low suction power of 600 Pa • Small battery capacity that won’t last long • Excludes a virtual wall technology – no zoned cleaning • Makes some noise during cleaning schedule • Cannot wet mop floors • No full bin indicator • Fails to deep clean thick carpets

Yes

• Does not empty the dust bin - you have to do it manually • Does not wet mop the floor • Not so good on High Pile shag rugs

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